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The Soul of Man under Socialism
by Wilde, Oscar
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Creators: Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) "The Soul of Man under Socialism" by Oscar Wilde is an essay published in 1891. Wilde presents a libertarian socialist vision that challenges conventional charity and capitalism. He argues that poverty prevents people from realizing their true potential and that well-meaning altruism only prolongs suffering by addressing symptoms rather than causes. Wilde advocates for a socialist society that abolishes private property, freeing individuals from material concerns to pursue creative self-development and artistic expression. He envisions socialism as a path to true individualism, not authoritarian control. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1937